06-26-00.min.jw.docPROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 26, 2000
VOL. 51
NO. 7
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Janesville held in the Municipal Building on
June 26, 2000.
The meeting was called to order by Council President Murphy. Councilmember DeGarmo led
the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Council President Murphy, Councilmembers Schneider, Williams, Noll, Brien, O
'Leary, and DeGarmo.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 2000.
License; and Recommendations of the Alcohol License Advisory Committee.
Financial statement for the month of May, 2000.
Action on acceptance of the 1999 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Report on Internal
Control.
Action on a financial gain request from Rock County Habitat for Humanity to utilize Traxler Park
for a pig roast on September 3, 2000.
Action on a financial gain request from the Rock Aqua Jays to utilize Traxler Park to host The
American Wakeboard Association National Championship on August 18, 19 and 20, 2000.
Council President Murphy stated that the Consent Agenda would be approved if there were no
objections. There were none.
Action on a proposed resolution in commendation of Mark Bennett's 19 years of service to the
City of Janesville. Councilmember Brien moved to adopt said resolution, seconded by
Councilmember Noll. The motion passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2000-59)
OLD BUSINESS
Requests and comments from the public on matters which can be affected by Council
action. Richard Frank, 1119 Elida Street, expressed his concern for the future possibility
of having additional frontage roads on HWY 14 between HWY 26 and the railroad tracks.
Lance Elliott, representing people who own homes in Janesville Township, spoke about
the different high water marks in the City and Township and the impact it has on the
opening of boat launches. He requested that the City and Township coordinate the
opening of their boat launches. Jean Baker, 2420 W. Memorial Drive, provided Council
with information on the adverse effects of spraying insecticides to kill gypsy moths. She
suggested using delta traps as an alternative.
Second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance rezoning property located
at 120 Jackman Street from R1 to R4.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to this ordinance: Karl Southworth, 219
Jackman Street; Paul Power, 602 E. Court Street; Jackie Wood, 119 S. W~sconsin
Avenue; Andrew Shuler, 69 S. Atwood Avenue; Val Saxer-Rosenberg, 202 Sinclair
Street; Deborah Thomassen, 202 S. Atwood Avenue; Cheryl Holznecht, 115 Jackman
Street; and Kirsten Reitan, 118 S. Sinclair.
The following individuals spoke in favor of this ordinance: Attorney George Steil, on
behalf of the Sisters of Charity; Dick Lynes, 536 Miller Avenue; Janice Marling, 120
Jackman Street; Mary Jakowski, 36 Campus Lane; Beth Throuman, 404 St. Lawrence,
Apt 4; Pete Kealey, 1526 Tyler Street; Mother Anthony, 120 Jackman Street; Marvin
Roth, 1533 Tyler Street; Don McGrath, 4135 Castlemoor Drive; Sister Mary Jacinta, St.
Elizabeth's; Andy McGrath, 323 Seminole Road; Gene Oakley, 4 N. W~sconsin Street;
and Scott Petranek, 18 S. Atwood Avenue.
Councilmember Schneider moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
O'Leary. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilmembers Schneider,
Wdliams, Noll and O'Leary. Nay: Council President Murphy, Councilmembers Brien and
DeGarmo. (File Ord. #2000-20)
Public hearing and action on a proposed final resolution authorizing assessments for
Major Highway Rehabilitation on part of 1-90 and STH 11. No one spoke.
Councilmember O'Leary moved to adopt said ordinance, seconded by Councilmember
Noll. The motion passed unanimously. (File Res. No. 2000-62).
Review of Council Priority Setting Process. By consent, the Council approved the
meeting date of Wednesday, August 16, 2000 beginning at 12:00 p.m.;the meeting
agenda and breaking into seven groups, each with three people.
NEW BUSINESS
Review of preliminary plans for design of Senior Center. Councilmember Brien
presented materials on behalf of the Senior Center Building Committee. He showed the
architect's drawings of the exterior of the building and the layout of the first floor and
lower level.
2&3.
Proposed ordinances annexing (#2000-32) and zoning (#2000-33) property located east
of North Wuthering Hills Drive and north of USH 14 to R1 upon annexation were
introduced, referred to Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on July 24,
2000. (File Ord. #2000-32 and #2000-33)
4&5.
Proposed ordinances annexing (#2000-34) and zoning (#2000-35) property located at
3701 and 3709 East Rotamer Road to R1 upon annexation were introduced, referred to
Plan Commission and scheduled for public hearing on July 24, 2000. (File Ord. #2000-
34 and #2000-35)
Matters not on the Agenda. Councilmember O'Leary asked when the graffiti at
Sunnyside Shopping Center would be removed. He also asked about the gas station on
the corner of Crosby and Court Street. Councilmember Brien inquired if the City was
aware of a political event taking place in the Courthouse park. Councilmember
Schneider requested the Council to address zoning issues as part of the Strategic
Planning meeting. Councilmember Murphy asked if Code Enforcement and the Fire
Department have seen an increase in burning complaints.
6. Closed Session. By consent, Council agreed to postpone the closed session.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 10:05 p.m. These minutes are not
official until approved by the City Council.
Jean Ann Wulf
Clerk-Treasurer